Like most have already stated, there will always be some type of curve ball in a flip, small or big. 

Slowly moving projects when forced to by clients.I should have fired him 2 years ago but I was pot committed and didn't have the balls to start over with a new consultant.What I learned is that moving on quickly from an underperforming consultant is vital. 

And any time a journalist or anyone else claims to know, the first question I have for them is: "If you say that you have access to this accurate crystal ball, then why aren't YOU a billionaire?!"

However, as I said the "big D" has left me in debt up to my eye balls!

Please study engineering and you’ll have more of a grasp of why measuring amperes (electricity) or volume (water or natural gas) lends itself to reasonable precision.  

While it can be beneficial for spreading tax liability and estate planning, DSTs are complex, costly, and subject to IRS scrutiny, requiring precise implementation.

I did a live in flip but hind sight I would have done better with a MF3) Use the excess money to snag a couple dealsCan't change the past, if we all had a crystal ball it would make life amazing.

For future properties, I'm in search of a better fit and was referred to Precision Realty & Management as an option.  

Often times, I advise folks to start with HML or PML and the refi into a DSCR loan with a bank/CU when the property is stabilized.I am going to assume that a HML/PML loan would be at a higher cost/rate than a bank that would play ball, so I would prefer that if possible...

It is also helpful to determine the precise commercial uses that are allowed.